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C$17.49 +0.16 (+0.92%)
As of 07/21/2026 03:33 PM Eastern

ADN vs. BLDP, ALO, NVX, CAE, and SES

Should you buy Acadian Timber stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Acadian Timber with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Acadian Timber include Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) (ALO), NV Gold (NVX), CAE (CAE), and Secure Energy Services (SES). These companies are all part of the "electrical equipment" industry.

How does Acadian Timber compare to Ballard Power Systems?

Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) and Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) are both small-cap electrical equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Acadian Timber has a consensus target price of C$18.25, indicating a potential upside of 4.35%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than Ballard Power Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ballard Power Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Ballard Power Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Acadian Timber. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ballard Power Systems and 1 mentions for Acadian Timber. Ballard Power Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Acadian Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Ballard Power Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ballard Power Systems
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Acadian Timber
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ballard Power Systems has a beta of 1.16456, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.358588, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

11.8% of Ballard Power Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.0% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.5% of Ballard Power Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to Ballard Power Systems' net margin of -78.28%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.97% beat Ballard Power Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ballard Power Systems-78.28% -13.50% -9.42%
Acadian Timber 57.04%13.97%2.84%

Acadian Timber has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ballard Power Systems. Ballard Power Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadian Timber, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ballard Power SystemsC$103.40M12.16-C$231.90M-C$0.27N/A
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.77C$28.05MC$2.686.53

Summary

Acadian Timber beats Ballard Power Systems on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acadian Timber compare to Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)?

Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) and Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) (TSE:ALO) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Acadian Timber presently has a consensus target price of C$18.25, suggesting a potential upside of 4.35%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Acadian Timber has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO). Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadian Timber, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.77C$28.05MC$2.686.53
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)C$111.23M0.00-C$141.97M-C$1.65N/A

In the previous week, Acadian Timber had 1 more articles in the media than Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Acadian Timber and 0 mentions for Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO). Acadian Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acadian Timber Neutral
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) Neutral

7.0% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.97% beat Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acadian Timber57.04% 13.97% 2.84%
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Acadian Timber beats Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acadian Timber compare to NV Gold?

NV Gold (CVE:NVX) and Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

NV Gold has a beta of -0.821792, meaning that its stock price is 182% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.358588, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Acadian Timber had 1 more articles in the media than NV Gold. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Acadian Timber and 0 mentions for NV Gold. NV Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Acadian Timber'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
NV Gold Neutral
Acadian Timber Neutral

1.0% of NV Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.0% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.7% of NV Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Acadian Timber has higher revenue and earnings than NV Gold. NV Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadian Timber, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NV GoldN/AN/A-C$476.89K-C$0.12N/A
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.77C$28.05MC$2.686.53

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to NV Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.97% beat NV Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NV GoldN/A -46.11% -24.84%
Acadian Timber 57.04%13.97%2.84%

Acadian Timber has a consensus price target of C$18.25, suggesting a potential upside of 4.35%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than NV Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NV Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Acadian Timber beats NV Gold on 14 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acadian Timber compare to CAE?

Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) and CAE (TSE:CAE) are both electrical equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, CAE had 5 more articles in the media than Acadian Timber. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CAE and 1 mentions for Acadian Timber. CAE's average media sentiment score of 0.03 beat Acadian Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that CAE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acadian Timber
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CAE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

7.0% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.1% of CAE shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of CAE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Acadian Timber has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CAE. Acadian Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CAE, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.77C$28.05MC$2.686.53
CAEC$4.91B2.26-C$334.62MC$0.9735.55

Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.358588, indicating that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CAE has a beta of 0.567844, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Acadian Timber presently has a consensus price target of C$18.25, indicating a potential upside of 4.35%. CAE has a consensus price target of C$47.92, indicating a potential upside of 38.97%. Given CAE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CAE is more favorable than Acadian Timber.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
CAE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to CAE's net margin of 6.37%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.97% beat CAE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acadian Timber57.04% 13.97% 2.84%
CAE 6.37%6.12%2.79%

Summary

CAE beats Acadian Timber on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acadian Timber compare to Secure Energy Services?

Secure Energy Services (TSE:SES) and Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) are both electrical equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Secure Energy Services and Secure Energy Services both had 1 articles in the media. Secure Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Acadian Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Secure Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Secure Energy Services
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Acadian Timber
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

31.7% of Secure Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.0% of Acadian Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Secure Energy Services shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Secure Energy Services has a beta of 0.140374, meaning that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.358588, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Secure Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Acadian Timber. Acadian Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Secure Energy Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Secure Energy ServicesC$1.48B3.39C$590.18MC$0.5442.46
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.77C$28.05MC$2.686.53

Secure Energy Services pays an annual dividend of C$0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Acadian Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Secure Energy Services pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Acadian Timber pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Acadian Timber is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Secure Energy Services presently has a consensus price target of C$23.16, suggesting a potential upside of 0.99%. Acadian Timber has a consensus price target of C$18.25, suggesting a potential upside of 4.35%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than Secure Energy Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Secure Energy Services
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to Secure Energy Services' net margin of -14.22%. Secure Energy Services' return on equity of 15.18% beat Acadian Timber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Secure Energy Services-14.22% 15.18% 8.15%
Acadian Timber 57.04%13.97%2.84%

Summary

Acadian Timber beats Secure Energy Services on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ADN vs. The Competition

MetricAcadian TimberLumber & Wood Production IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$319.84MC$1.40BC$4.46BC$12.44B
Dividend Yield6.69%16.07%5.04%6.18%
P/E Ratio6.5313.0421.0336.83
Price / Sales3.7715.045,751.179.63
Price / Cash67.9416.1326.3682.29
Price / Book0.890.928.594.46
Net IncomeC$28.05M-C$58.01MC$157.08MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance2.40%-2.27%-0.17%0.10%
1 Month Performance-1.74%-2.64%-4.00%-0.30%
1 Year Performance-3.42%-7.22%35.86%30.62%

Acadian Timber Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ADN
Acadian Timber
1.349 of 5 stars
C$17.49
+0.9%
C$18.25
+4.3%
-2.8%C$319.84MC$85.53M6.53200
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
N/AC$3.94
-6.0%
N/A+57.4%C$1.19BC$103.40MN/A1,173
ALO
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$168.55MC$111.23MN/A69,300
NVX
NV Gold
N/AC$0.22
-4.3%
N/A+63.0%C$6.49MN/AN/AN/A
CAE
CAE
3.537 of 5 stars
C$34.88
+1.2%
C$47.92
+37.4%
-14.9%C$11.22BC$4.91B35.9613,000

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